A doctors’ office must be efficient and well-run to provide quality care. Many advances that make offices more efficient also make for better medicine. Here are a few best practices for efficient medical practice: 1. Hire, train, manage and support an outstanding staff Every team member has the potential to contribute either positively or negatively […]
In today’s digital age, there’s an app for almost everything. Many professional industries are now relying heavily on apps and the same is true for the medical sectors as well. With the rapid change in disease patterns, drug resistance, increasing treatment options and staying updated with relevant information is a top priority for every doctor. […]
Currently, 463 million people worldwide suffer from diabetes. By 2025, approximately 130 million Indians are likely to be diabetic. In India, around 50% of diabetics remain undiagnosed. Patients and families could play an important role in managing diabetes. In this context, the major role in the education of the patients and their families is played […]
Lab management is impossible without proper inventory control. Compliance, results, accuracy, and patient safety suffer if inventory control is not maintained. Automating Data Entry If the lab inventory software is done with barcode readers or QR-code scanners like in a mobile app, it lowers the time-consuming or error-prone data entry activities that your staff might […]
Going to see the doctor can be a significant source of hassle for your patients! There are about a million reasons to go to the doctor and about a million excuses to avoid it. The three major categories of reasons for avoiding medical care could be- Traditional barriers such as transportation, mobility-impaired issues (especially for […]
Why is Professional Development Important for Doctors? Medical practice is evolving rapidly as new information supplants old. The new-age doctors, throughout their career, are required to undertake some professional development training activities in both medical and non-medical competencies to adapt to the changing ecology of the medical environment. Hence, it makes perfect sense that all […]
Despite a complete devotion to medicine, doctors navigate through a rife of obstacles and challenges ranging from providing adequate patient care to building a successful practice. It is the day-to-day operations as well that see a significant setback. Some include – patient follow-ups, schedule/reschedule appointments, payments, patient retention, reminders for consultations, etc. At this point, […]
Setting up and operating an online medical practice and networking with doctors demands time and commitment to manage day-to-day activities, administration, finances, and patient care. Doctors can now effortlessly drive professional growth and manage administrative and financial operations with advanced online management systems. WhiteCoats is a one-stop online platform for doctors to grow professionally and […]
Considering your patient’s perspective is vital in preventing encounters that are similar in any kind of conflict, and sometimes the better plan to achieve it is to, quite literally, get on their level. You practice the following tips: 1. Assess your body language: Position your body at the same level as theirs. If needed, sit […]
Difficult patients are unavoidable in practice, and dealing with them often leads to increased stress. These patients can create unpleasant situations when things don’t go their way. Follow these tips to handle even the most exasperating patients with empathy and professionalism. 1. Don’t Get Defensive Even you know that you did nothing wrong, it’s best […]